Several studies have been reported showing a link between exposure to violent TV programs and aggressive behavior in children. Typically data are collected from parents about the viewing habits of their children and from teachers about the aggressiveness of those children at school, during recess etc. These data are often rating scale data. It is sometimes found that those children rated as high violent TV-watchers are also rated as more aggressive by their teachers than those children who are rated as low violent TV-watchers. If each child is rated on scales from 1 to 10 in terms of TV habits and aggressiveness at school, what scale of measurement is involved? Is the rating a discrete or a continuous variable? What method of data collection is being described here?
What will be an ideal response?
Correct Answer:
The rating scale is an interval scale of measurement, and the variable is discrete. The data are collected through observation.
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